Askarov (Illness) to Back Up Thursday, Expected to Start Saturday

San Jose Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov (illness) will serve as the backup to Alex Nedeljkovic in Toronto on Thursday. Askarov has been stellar since November 1st, posting a 9-4-0 record with a 2.36 GAA and a .928 save percentage. Overall this season, he holds a 10-8-1 record with a 3.14 GAA and a .901 save percentage across 19 appearances. He is expected to make a start on Saturday in Pittsburgh.